08-01-2020, 10:13 AM
(07-31-2020, 04:30 AM)Freija Wrote: I know nothing about the military. Aren't there non-combat support roles that these people would be completely capable and qualified to perform?
From what I can see of various encounters in Iraq/Afghanistan, people in support roles can be thrust into battle conditions pretty quickly. I'm specifically thinking of one woman who was just a a driver in a convoy when they came under attack and attacks into things like the Green Zone. I agree with the Marines, "Every Marine a Rifleman". If you can't do basic warrior skills, you shouldn't be in a war zone. Things can happen quickly and unexpectedly.
If you're talking about putting them in positions in CONUS or allied countries, that would be okay except flexibility is a good thing. If you need an X, it would be nice if X could be stationed anywhere versus just places where it's safe.
If people who can't meet military requirements want to serve, there's always DOD civil service. It's what I ended up doing.